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[cobaltnine]

I cannot determine whether or not I like the new NIN album. The second half is definitely superior to the first, and track seven sucks pretty hard.

http://www.metafilter.com/60023/Nine-Inch-Nails-year-zero

Comments

[oceanic]

Okay, I'm listening to this damn thing with my fingers crossed. I've heard five of these tracks already, but the bad ones may be better in context. Here we go

[oceanic]

whoops, forgot zero sum. Which I'm kind of confused by. I like it, it's melodic and unique and interesting, but wtf is up with the chorus? I know I'm supposed to bend the idea of NIN to this new incarnation, but may god have mercy? Err...

[cobaltnine]

NB: It should be noted that I have subsequently warmed very much to the album, in part as part of a more immersing experience, and in part on its own.